absolute neutrophil count >1.0 x109/L (or greater than 0.75x109/L if >50% plasma cells or >50% lymphoma in the bone marrow) Neutrophil count must not be supported by G-CSF prior to study entry. platelets >100 x109/L (or >75 x 109 if >50% plasma cells or >50% lymphoma in the bone marrow).